Saints Have Long-Term Worry on First-Round Pick's Injury

The New Orleans Saints recently faced a long-term concern regarding their first-round draft pick, wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who has suffered another hamstring injury. The injury occurred during a joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday. Nick Underhill of New Orleans Football reported that Tyson is expected to be sidelined for around two months, potentially making him a candidate for the injured reserve roster at the start of the regular season.

Tyson had previously encountered hamstring issues during his time at Arizona State and during the pre-draft process. After being selected by the Saints with the No. 8 pick in the draft, he missed some OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to the same problem. A recent hamstring injury during a practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is unrelated to his pre-draft issues, has raised concerns about Tyson's vulnerability to soft-tissue injuries in the future.

Underhill expressed that the ongoing issues with the ligaments are causing significant anxiety, as the team must wait for sufficient time to assess Tyson's recovery accurately. Despite Tyson's impressive talent, which was evident in his breakout year in 2024, where he caught 75 passes for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns, and his solid performance in 2023 with 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns, this injury represents a significant setback. The Saints will have to navigate this challenge while hoping for Tyson's swift recovery.